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Kingfisher
Pub. Date
2020.
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English
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One of four books in an exciting STEM series for younger children, STEM Junior: Science covers 40 topics from the core subjects of biology, chemistry, and physics. Each topic is introduced as a personality who has plenty to say on the subject, while a STEM Junior character appears on each spread to introduce the big idea behind each topic. Combined with "jargon buster" panels and additional information presented in bitesize boxes, over 100 of Simon...
43) Mighty tanks
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Crabtree Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c2011
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English
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Mighty Tanks introduces readers to the different parts that make up a tank and explains how these mighty armored vehicles move over rough terrain.
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Did you know that animals each have their own unique way to communicate? Birds sing, dogs bark, cows moo-and animals use their ears, tails, feet, and bodies to communicate, too! But what is everybody saying? Let's read and find out about how animals communicate and what they're talking about! Thump Goes the Rabbit is filled with bright, accurate art and includes ton of visual aids like sidebars, an infographic, and a hands-on activity all about how...
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Why do airplanes look the way they do? Why can't birds fly when they're first born? And why do some paper planes fly farther than others? Ada Twist, Scientist: The Why Files is the perfect nonfiction resource for all these questions and more. Discover everything there is to know about flight from Ada Twist, Scientist-from information about creatures that fly, to the history of aircrafts, to modern technology that allows us to soar through the air...
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Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2020.
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English
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Publisher Annotation: Science educator, TV host, and New York Times–bestselling author Bill Nye is on a mission to help kids understand and appreciate the science that makes our world work. Featuring a range of subjects—physics, chemistry, geology, biology, astronomy, global warming, and more—this profusely illustrated book covers the basic principles of each science, key discoveries, recent revolutionary advances, and the problems that science...
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2018]
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English
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Publisher Annotation: This thoughtful and beautifully curated collection of our flying, feathery friends highlights the role birds play in human life from centuries ago to present day. While it's beautiful, it's also full of valuable real science about these wondrous creatures. From history and behavior to spotting and photographing, there's sure to be something for every bird fan in your flock. Young birders will learn all about migration and the...
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Quarto Library
Pub. Date
2019.
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English
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Most substances on Earth are mixtures of different molecules. The way these molecules react to each other causes all sorts of everyday mixtures and solutions, from butter to plastic to soap! Do you know what puts the fizz in fizzy drinks, what happens when water molecules meet fat molecules, and what reaction causes rain? Find out by making your own exciting experiments! Build up a better understanding of the world around you while having fun with...
49) Evolución
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Beascoa
Pub. Date
2019.
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Español
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Discover the mysteries of science with Future Geniuses! Darwin the chicken feels like the smallest animal in the farm, but he wants to be big and strong like a dinosaur. Come along with Valentina in this adventure about the history of evolution and find out how she gets Darwin to feel proud of who he is! Future Geniuses is a collection that will help families spend a lot of time reading and learning together. Through simple and fun illustrations,...
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Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2019]
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English
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A simple, low-level, unplugged introduction to bugs and errors designed for young readers not yet ready for coding on computers. Beloved character Ralph, from the world-famous Disney franchise Wreck-It Ralph, draws in readers new to coding concepts--
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Bloomsbury Children's Books
Pub. Date
2020.
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English
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"Why is your elbow called your funny bone? How could you escape the grip of a crocodile's jaw? Which animal can breathe through its butt? This book uncovers the amazing scientific explanations behind all sorts of questions that can pop into our heads. Can an egg bounce? How can a giraffe's ridiculously long neck contain the same number of bones as a human's? How much does the Internet weigh? With delightful interactive features that invite readers...
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Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2019]
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English
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A simple, low-level, unplugged introduction to looping designed for young readers not yet ready for coding on computers. Beloved characters Dory and Nemo, from the world-famous Disney movie Finding Dory, draw in readers new to coding concepts--
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Tilbury House Publishers
Pub. Date
2017.
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English
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Publisher Annotation: Vigliani and Eaton?s high-interest exploration of medicine begins in prehistory. The 5,000-year-old Iceman discovered frozen in the Alps may have treated his gallstones, Lyme disease, and hardening of the arteries with the 61 tattoos that covered his body?most of which matched acupuncture points?and the walnut-sized pieces of fungus he carried on his belt. The herbal medicines chamomile and yarrow have been found on 50,000-year-old...
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"Everyone knows Beatrix Potter as the creator of the Peter Rabbit stories. But before that, she was a girl of science. As a child, Beatrix collected nature specimens; as a young adult, she was an amateur mycologist presenting her research on mushrooms and other fungi to England's foremost experts. Like many women of her time, she remained unacknowledged by the scientific community, but her keen eye for observation led her to an acclaimed career as...
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Topix Media Lab
Pub. Date
[2019]
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English
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AS SEEN ON THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW! · 50 fantastic experiments from bestselling author Steve Spangler · All experiments vetted by the scientists at the Smithsonian Institution · Step-by-step instructions with full color photos Smithsonian 10-Minute Science Experiments gives curious young readers dozens of colorful, exciting projects designed to teach them about the basics of science, physics, chemistry and engineering. They'll learn about critical...
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Hearst Home Kids
Pub. Date
[2021]
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English
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Awesome S.T.E.A.M.-based science experiments you can do right at home with easy-to-find materials designed for maximum enjoyment, learning, and discovery for kids ages 8 to 12 Join the experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute Labs and explore the science you interact with every day. Using the scientific method, you ll tap into your own super-powers of logic and deduction to go on a science adventure. The engaging experiments exemplify core concepts...
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Rodale Kids
Pub. Date
[2018]
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English
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When originally published in 1999, Words That Built a Nation was hailed for bringing together the United States' most important historical essays, speeches, and documents into one accessible collection for kids. Now, this history lovers' must-have is back, and it's been revised, revamped, and expanded for the 21st century. From the Constitution and the Gettysburg Address to the 2015 Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage, the updated collection...
58) Genetica
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Beascoa
Pub. Date
2018.
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Español
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¡Descubre los secretos de la ciencia con "Futuros Genios"! ¿C?mo se define el color de nuestro pelo? ¿Qu? son los genes? ¿Y las bases nitrogenadas? ¡Acompa?a a Valentina en esta fascinante exploraci?n del ADN y convi?rtete en un genio de la gen?tica! "Futuros Genios" es una colecci?n pensada para compartir un momento? de lectura y aprendizaje en familia. A trav?s de ilustraciones sencillas? y divertidas, Carlos Pazos, divulgador cient?fico conocido...
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The sun is a source of energy for living things. Energy that comes from sunshine is called solar energy. But how does solar energy work? And how can we use solar energy to not only stay on the cutting-edge of technology, but to help keep the environment healthy? Read and find out about solar roads that light up when there's danger ahead, like a moose on the road-and did you know that someday tiny solar chips placed in someone's eyes could help a blind...
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!
Part how-to, part girl-empowerment, and all fun, from the leader of the movement championed by Sheryl Sandberg, Malala Yousafzai, and John Legend.
Since 2012, the organization Girls Who Code has taught computing skills to and inspired over 40,000 girls across America. Now its founder, and author Brave Not Perfect, Reshma Saujani, wants to inspire you to be a girl who codes!...
Part how-to, part girl-empowerment, and all fun, from the leader of the movement championed by Sheryl Sandberg, Malala Yousafzai, and John Legend.
Since 2012, the organization Girls Who Code has taught computing skills to and inspired over 40,000 girls across America. Now its founder, and author Brave Not Perfect, Reshma Saujani, wants to inspire you to be a girl who codes!...
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